https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1656398 Sat, 24 May 2014 12:13:35 +0000 LAZB 1656398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsMccarthy: thanks, hopefully that is all it is </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1656382 Sat, 24 May 2014 11:56:34 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1656382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: My fingers will be crossed for you that things are just adjusting in your body and you see it resolved soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1656324 Sat, 24 May 2014 10:47:45 +0000 LAZB 1656324@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I should have mentioned that I have called my doctor about this, and since my progesterone levels were normal, she wasn't worried about it. If it happens again next month, I will definitely insist on being seen.<br /> @Pepper: good to know I'm not the only one! I will also talk to my doctor about doing suppositories. I had asked her about them a while ago (not for spotting, but just to extend my luteal phase), but she said that she has had the same results using the oral kind, so I stuck with that.<br /> @LindsayInNY: I agree, this can't be normal!<br /> @MrsMccarthy: I do have endometriosis (stage IV), and I'm really hoping that's not the problem. I had a lap last January, got pregnant last may, and have only had two cycles post baby, so it would really suck if my endo had come back so fast and furious. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1656036 Fri, 23 May 2014 23:12:28 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1656036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh and other causes worth noting and talking to a doctor about are uterine fibroids, endometriosis or enlarged uterus. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1656031 Fri, 23 May 2014 23:00:32 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1656031@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Obviously you should talk to a doctor about this but I've read that with LPD and spotting sometimes when it's not an issue with progesterone it can be an ovulation issue. Clomid pr HCG can be used to help you ovulate stronger but clomid isn't supposed to be right for everyone. I know spaniellove has some experience in this area. I'm sure you know about these but B6 and vitex are also used for LPDs. Wishing you luck and hoping its resolved an you are pregnant soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1655982 Fri, 23 May 2014 21:47:21 +0000 Pepper 1655982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: I had this same thing. Progesterone was normal, but I had a luteal phase defect that was causing spotting. Progesterone suppositories stopped the early spotting (but they did cause spotting on their own because they annoyed my cervix). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1655885 Fri, 23 May 2014 20:23:30 +0000 charmed 1655885@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I haven't had it happen to me, but I've heard that progesterone suppositories are absorbed by your body more effectively. Maybe talk to your doctor about switching to a suppository? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1655868 Fri, 23 May 2014 20:15:11 +0000 LindsayInNY 1655868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have a similar situation but my spotting doesn't usually start until 8-9DPO. Progesterone suppositories are the only thing that prevents it from happening. Progesterone levels were normal too. My RE said not to be concerned but really? It can't be normal though? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1655062 Fri, 23 May 2014 12:06:03 +0000 LAZB 1655062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It is oral progesterone </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1655060 Fri, 23 May 2014 12:05:32 +0000 LBee 1655060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have no advise... but is it oral progesterone? If it's the other kind, I've heard it can irritate things down there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1655054 Fri, 23 May 2014 12:04:22 +0000 LAZB 1655054@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shameless bump... Anyone? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/spotting-throughout-luteal-phase-but-normal-progesterone#post-1654651 Fri, 23 May 2014 09:45:21 +0000 LAZB 1654651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just like the title says, I have been spotting throughout my luteal phase, starting at 2dpo. Had my progesterone tested at 5dpo, and it was normal-ish at 13.6. The spotting is brown and thick. It's not a lot, but I've been wearing a tampon the last couple of days just in case it gets heavier. If I wasn't wearing a tmpon I think I would only notice it when wiping. I'm also taking progesterone supplements this month, so that could be keeping it from being heavier. I'm 8dpo now.<br /> I had this spotting last month too, but no supplements, and got my period 6/7 dpo.<br /> Any thoughts what could be going on? </p>